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2008 Film Coverage

Starting in 2004 with the sleeper hit, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, a different kind of studio comedy was born. Not only were the two leads refreshingly diverse but they were able to comment on social/racial issues while injecting laughs aplenty about stoners and road trips. It all goes up a notch with the highly-anticipated sequel, screening at this year's SXSW.

Race, Politics, and Drugs: a Harold and Kumar Panel, Part One

Race, Politics, and Drugs: a Harold and Kumar Panel, Part Two

SXSW Launches - The Greenlight Awards

The search to discover the Best Original Digital TV Series is in motion. SXSW along with ON Networks (www.onnetworks.com) is recognizing this new category by introducing The Greenlight AwardsTM. The Greenlight Awards will honor the Best Original Digital Production and the Best Original Series Idea with prizes of up to $10,000. Finalists will be reviewed by a panel of prominent industry and new media judges including actor Luke Wilson, indie writer/director Richard Linklater, HD pioneer Randall Dark, TV Week’s Daisy Whitney and founder of Smashface Productions Zadi Diaz. Winning content will be celebrated at an exclusive event held during SXSW. Submissions are free and must be received by February 15, 2008. Go to www.thegreenlightawards.com for more information.

FOUR DAY FILM SCHOOL @ SXSW

Whether you went to film school or not, SXSW has created a four-day explosion of information that should be essential and valuable to various members of the filmmaking scene. It’s called "Four-Day Film School," and it will occur as part of the annual SXSW Film Conference panel programs. On each of the four days of the SXSW Film Conference, badgeholders are invited to attend workshop sessions geared towards the specific details of getting a film from pre-production to post-production, and beyond. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time filmmaker or veteran, there are sessions included for every case. These are some of the topics that serve as the backbone for any film production, short or feature. Speakers to be announced in coming months, but here is the tentative schedule of the "Four-Day Film School" includes:

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008
What Has the Writers Strike Taught Us? Mini-Meeting
Producing Mentor Session
Do I Really Want to Make My Movie? Mini-Meeting
Distributor Mentor Session
"Directing Actors" Mini-Meeting
Casting Director Mentor Session

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2008
So You Want to Be an Entertainment Attorney Mini-Meetings
"Legal Issues Facing Filmmakers" Mini-Meeting
Festival Programmer Mentor Session
Epic Music for your Film on a Not So Epic Budget Mini-Meetings
Sales Agents Mentor Session

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008
"Editing for Docs and Narratives" Mini-Meeting
Press Mentor Session
"Publicity 101" Mini-Meeting
Sound in Film Mini-Meeting
Distributors Mentor Session

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008
"The Morning After" Mini-Meeting
Texas Filmmaker Production Fund Mini-Meeting
Publicity Mentor Session

SXSW Film Festival Blog

The News Reel - Friday, July 18, 2008

Wow, That is Fantastic
Austin’s Fantastic Fest Unfurls Film and Fun.

Ze Frank Goes to the Movies
Blogebrity Ze Frank is jumping from the computer screen to the silver screen.

Before you see it before The Dark Knight…
The Watchmen trailer.

Amazon Video on Demand Launches
Yeah, but how much content? Tons of content! Okay, what special equipment do I need? Streaming videos makes watching TVs/movies easier than ever! Well, what about DRM issues? It’s a total non-issue!

A Dash of Hobbit
Despite trying to keep a focus on promoting Hellboy II, Guillermo del Toro hints about The Hobbit. See a compilation of interviews.

Posted 07/18/08 in The News Reel +

Using My Powers for Good Instead of Evil?

Grinch

Now that’s a concept that hadn’t occurred to me until I read an article the other day about the partnership between VideoJug and Kiva. As their motto says, “Life Explained. On Film.”, VideoJug produces professional shorts made up of informative “how-to” videos and “ask the expert” films. I learned about Kiva about a year ago on a PBS special. Kiva is a person-to-person micro-lending site that helps entrepreneurs around the world. It’s a unique partnership - one you don’t see every day - in that VideoJug is offering Kiva free video production services to encourage the micro-finance movement. I think my heart grew three sizes that day. - Hiliary Kerby, SXSW Film

Posted 07/17/08 in Latest News +

The News Reel - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Indiewire Gets Snagged
Indiewire editor Eugene Hernandez reports on his company’s acquisition by Snag Films.

IFC Puts Forth Some “Effort”
Another SXSW premiere, My Effortless Brilliance, is picked up by IFC.

The Future of YouTube?
Speculation that Google might be ready to drop YouTube were answered when Google CEO announced a YouTube/Lionsgate deal.

Emmy Nominations Announced
Basic cable series made breakthroughs and HBO dominated again. Find out who’s celebrating and who’s drinking alone tonight.

Posted 07/17/08 in The News Reel +

The News Reel - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Getting Out of the Woods
Blair Witch Vets help launch Alan Ball’s new HBO series, True Blood.

Coming to a Sofa Near You…
Watch SXSW Veterans, the Zellner Bros., Goliath on IFC VOD.

A Massive Growth
We mentioned how much is going into online video as far as invest dollars, but how many are watching? How about 12 billion. That’s billion with a “B.”

A Stamp on History
New US stamps released do today to honor vintage black cinema.

Films Get Ready to PlayStation
Sony launches video download service.

Posted 07/16/08 in The News Reel +

The News Reel - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The High School Non-Musical
Austin’s Michael Barnes on the SXSW Alum, American Teen’s Roadshow

Get Your Jollies with the iPhone 2
The porn industry is often the first to grasp new mediums and the Apple iPhone is no exception. Digital Playground is the first major studio to deliver porn directly to your iPhone for a monthly fee. No getting your kicks for free here.

What’s New with Go!View and Netflix
While Microsoft announces its partnership at E3 with Netflix to offer online movie downloads, Sony launced its first official video download service for the Sony PSP console. Go!View video-on-demand-service is available in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Withoutabox Vs. B-Side
Gaines bolsters Withoutabox as B-Side prepares rival online fest submission site.

Posted 07/15/08 in The News Reel +

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